What NVIDIA’s New Jetson T3000 and T2000 Mean for Physical AI Physical AI systems are moving from development platforms into production deployments. Humanoid robots, autonomous mobile robots, manipulators, smart infrastructure, and industrial systems all require sufficient AI performance, but peak compute alone does not determine system capability. Production designs also need to guarantee deterministic sensor latency, manageable…
Software-Compatible Hardware Drop-In Replacements In embedded systems, where software and hardware are tightly coupled, replacing obsolete hardware is rarely trivial. Whether due to component going EOL, performance shortfalls, or evolving application needs, the cost of re-engineering and re-qualifying systems from scratch can be substantial. Larger systems have years of design and validation testing prior to…
Embedded Systems and Low-Power Design An embedded system refers to a specialized computer system designed to perform dedicated functions within a larger mechanical or electrical system. It typically consists of a combination of hardware and software components tailored to perform specific tasks or functions. Embedded systems play a crucial role in mobile robotics, UAV construction…
Wireless Communication in Embedded Systems Embedded systems are extensively used in wireless and mobile communication systems, from smartphones and laptops to home appliances, industrial automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT). They leverage a variety of wireless communication protocols such as WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, Cellular, and Z-Wave. Collectively, these wireless protocols have brought us closer…
Software and Firmware for Embedded Systems It is common for the majority to get confused with the terms “Embedded firmware” and “Embedded software”. In this article, we will discuss differences and similarities between embedded software and firmware and offer examples to help the reader differentiate between those two. We will kick things off by getting…
Leveraging COM Express and COM-HPC for AI Workloads As the demand for artificial intelligence continues to rise in various industries, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and autonomous vehicles, industrial computers face the challenge of optimizing AI workloads. Developers are constantly seeking efficient and scalable solutions to solve these challenges. One such solution is using…
Dual Orin Controller: The Ideal Safety-Critical Platform for Autonomous Vehicles As technology evolves, the automotive industry is constantly seeking ways to make driving safe, reliable, and autonomous. In this blog post, we’ll explore the features, functionality, and the impact that a platform based on dual NVIDIA’s AGX Orin modules offers for the future of vehicle…